Millions of misdemeanors, such as disorderly conduct, shoplifting, public drunkenness, and minor assault, comprise ______ of the criminal justice "wedding cake."
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Level IV
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An incident-based reporting system that collects detailed data on every single crime occurrence is called a ________
a. BJS b. NCVS c. NIBRS d. UCR
What is the appropriate level of proof for showing a valid Miranda waiver?
a. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt b. Probable cause c. Preponderance of evidence d. Clear and convincing evidence
Both wet and dry condoms may contain the spermicide ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
You are about to debate the question of whether a racial disparity exists in death sentences in the United States. Which of these is an accurate fact you could use to support your belief that there is a disparity?
A. Latinos of any race outnumber Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders on death row. B. In recent years, a majority of death row inmates have been White despite the stereotypes that many television shows and movies present. C. In recent years, more than 40% of death row inmates have been African American even though far less than 40% of the U.S. population is African American. D. About half of death row inmates have not graduated from high school.